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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

122.67

-0.06 (0.05%)

as of Jul 27, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 30 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has elicited mixed reviews from experts. Some highlight its strong positioning for future growth due to investments in GenAI and a favorable regulatory environment that allows for increased lending capacity. However, others express concerns about BNS's performance relative to its Canadian peers, noting it as the weakest among them despite a decent dividend yield of around 4.5% and recent strategic moves to invest in the U.S. market through KEY. While some analysts see potential for long-term gains, particularly with the new CEO at the helm, others urge caution citing stagnant loan growth and rising provisions for credit losses (PCLs). The overall sentiment reflects a blend of optimism for its turnaround and skepticism about its ability to catch up to its competitors amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

A fan of the banks. Expects 10/15% return on earnings.

BUY

Expect rate drop to be good for them.

BUY

Latin American operations could be a problem in the near term. Long term outlook is good.

DON'T BUY

Will go through some troubles in the near term. Wait for a couple of quarters first. Good long term.

BUY

Banks are paying dividends that are better than GIC's, treasury bills, etc. Also expects them to start moving back up.

DON'T BUY

Could drop further. Banks have reached their bottoms when yields are 4.5/5%. They are presently at 3.2/3.2%.

BUY

Price has dropped to a good level. 1st choice Bank of Nova Scotia, 2nd Royal and 3rd TD.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on July 20 down 3%) Still likes.

BUY

Will be under pressure in the short term. Long term the top picks are TD, Royal and CIBC.

BUY

Likes.

DON'T BUY

Can't see any further upside for banks. Expecting interest rates to start rising.

DON'T BUY

Banks growth has slowed. Aspects some downside. Money will be starting to leave defensive positions and moving into growth.

BUY

An outstanding buy.

BUY

Price has dropped in sympathy with US banks that are under pressure. Banks with brokerage side also have problems. Good values now. BNS is #1 and Royal #2.

TOP PICK

The banks have good reserves. Should continue to have earnings and dividend growth.

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Most Recent Experts

Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA

ETF Capital Management Inc.

Lyle Stein

Forvest Global Wealth Management

Andrew Pink

LDIC

The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

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Greg Newman

Scotia Wealth Management

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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)